1. Election Commission

Election Commission is a permanent and independent body provided in our Constitution to ensure free and fair elections. Article 324 of the Indian Constitution states that power of superintendence, direction and control of elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures, the office of President and Vice- President shall be vested in the Election Commission. Thus, Election Commission is an all-India body and it is common to both Central and State government.

1.1. Composition and Appointment 1.2. Independence of Election Commission 1.3. Powers and Functions 1.3.1. Administrative 1.3.2. Advisory and Quasi-Judicial 1.4. Contribution and Performance of Election Commission 1.5. Issues ♤ Appointment issues:1.6. Way Forward Suggestions to strengthen the ECI-